Meat the Challenge of Rising Costs with Proteus®

Inflation Concerns are Affecting Consumers and Meat and Poultry Manufacturers

Rising food costs are projected to grow by 3.2% in 2025, surpassing historical averages.¹ Ninety percent of consumers have reported noticing higher food prices, and price is now the second most important purchase driver after taste in purchasing decisions.^2,3 Meat and poultry brands face challenges in retaining margins, meeting regulatory demands, and addressing consumer expectations while offering cost-conscious solutions.

The Solution You Need: Proteus®

Proteus is an innovative functional protein from Kemin, designed to improve yield in meat and poultry products.

• Label friendly (it’s meat!)
• Allows for reduction in the percentage of raw meat in formulation
• Can be used as an alternative to-or in conjunction with-phosphate
• Made under USDA Inspection

Our line of functional proteins is available in pork, chicken, beef, turkey, and fish for a variety of cuts and applications. It can be applied by direct addition, tumble/marinade, or injection, similar to traditional brines.

The Result: Yield Improvement

Proteus has been shown to help manufacturers increase yield and enhance moisture retention-all without compromising product quality, sensory attributes, or label changes.

Including Protues in formulation offers economic benefit to processors by reducing a portion of starting raw meat.

By retaining moisture and improving yield, Proteus helps lower input costs, with real results:

• Increased total yield up to 15%⁴
• Increased throughput by 5% or more⁴
• Reduced raw material costs by 5-10 cents/lb⁵

See the Results

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References

¹USDA Food Price Outlook 2025. https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings

²USDA January 2025 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook

³IFIC 2024 Food & Health Survey. June 20, 20224. https://foodinsight.org/2024-food-health-survey/

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